Effect of Fillers

The term fillers refers to solid additives, which are incorporated into the plastic matrix.7 They are generally inorganic materials and can ...

Failure Behavior

The design of plastic parts requires the avoidance of failure without overdesign of the part, leading to increased part weight. The type of ...

Viscoelasticity

Polymer properties exhibit time-dependent behavior, meaning that the measured properties are dependent on the test conditions and polymer ty...

Mechanical Properties

The mechanical behavior of polymers is dependent on many factors, including polymer type, molecular weight, and test procedure. Modulus valu...